Lucia Pizza

"According to the prevailing definition, a classic New York slice should be thin but not too thin, foldable but not oversized, crispy without being crackery, and straightforward as an MTA conductor who’d appreciate if you'd stop holding the doors. Lucia achieves all of this in impeccably unpretentious style. A regular slice at this narrow Flushing spot—not to be confused with the newer Lucia Pizza of Avenue X—costs around $3 and arrives crisp as creme brûlée, wearing a layer of molten cheese that mingles with puddles of grease and sweet tomato sauce. Grab your oil-stained paper plate, then claim a stool in the cluttered parlor that doesn’t seem to have changed since it opened in 1962. Food Rundown photo credit: Bryan Kim Pepperoni Slice Lucia makes whole pies with a variety of standard toppings. But if it’s a slice you’re looking for, your options are plain or pepperoni, both of which achieve a perfect simplicity. Whichever you choose, prepare for a cascade of grease and loose hot strands of cheese." - Bryan Kim

"Best plain slice in town? Lots of people will give us flack for such a bold statement. Lucia Pizza is a well-known pizza joint that everyone loves for their no frills Sicilian or plain slice pizza. According to a local, they even have the original cash register mounted on the walls. Lucia Pizza has been around as long as we have lived in Flushing—over 20 years. The guys here are super friendly and a plain slice has the perfect thin crust, just the right amount of tomato sauce (we don't like too much of it), cheese, and oil. Grab some napkins!" - QNS MADE

"Lucia Pizza, Flushing by QNS MADE. Best plain slice in town? Lots of people will give us flack for such a bold statement. Lucia Pizza is a well-known pizza joint that everyone loves for their no frills Sicilian or plain slice pizza. According to a local, they even have the original cash register mounted on the walls. Lucia Pizza has been around as long as we have lived in Flushing—over 20 years. The guys here are super friendly and a plain slice has the perfect thin crust, just the right amount of tomato sauce (we don't like too much of it), cheese, and oil. Grab some napkins!"